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The Devil and Tom Walker and other tales
A mixed scrapbook of 19th century prose and public notices including Washington Irving’s The Devil and Tom Walker. The tale follows Tom Walker’s ascent in greed then downfall after a thunderstorm and devilish bargain. Also included are scattered items on abolition policy, public meetings, and political commentary from Virginia to Philadelphia, plus brief notes on local crimes, deaths, and notable travels.
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Tom
Mwe
Zion Ward
Ton
Gage
Linst
Sle
Tom Walker
Black Hemlock
Poston
Kia
New England
Petrie
Philadelphia
Jayne's Hall
Nowwitt
Washington
United States
Pennsylvania
Scott Legion
Wetherby
North Point
Maryland
Pennyvania
Mexico
Beck
Union
Whit Diy
Jn. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
W. B. Reed
Judge King
Svell
Sitle
Behall
Fuller
Yous
Mr. Fuller
Isaac Hazlehurst
Tung
Natick Tint Woturn
Mass
Aga Eetenif
Joule Qol
Cols
Hertfant
Cann
Gariealdi
Gustew
Eugenie
Y. Hamilton Vananda
New York
Middletown
James Peeler
Tallahesee